Ear, nose, and throat disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about disorders of the ears, hearing loss, vestibular disorders, nasal and sinus problems, throat and vocal cord disorders, and otolaryngologic cancers, including facts about ear infections and injuries, genetic and congenital deafness, sensorineural hearing disorders, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière disease, rhinitis, sinusitis, snoring, sore throats, hoarseness, and more ; along with reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of sources for further help and information / edited by Sandra J. Judd.
Looking at the ears -- The pinna (external ear) -- Ear infections -- Ear injuries -- Ear secretions and growths -- Hearing loss: the basics -- Diagnosing hearing loss -- Genetic and congenital deafness -- Sensorineural hearing disorders -- Ototoxicity -- Tinnitus -- Noise-induced hearing loss -- Bone disorders can lead to hearing loss -- Electronic hearin devices -- Communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing -- Vestibular disorders: an overview -- Vertigo -- Dizziness and motion sickness -- Meniere disease -- Perilymph fistula -- Introduction to the nose and sinuses -- Your stuffy nose -- Your allergic nose -- Common nasal concerns -- Sinus problems -- Snoring and sleep apnea -- Smell and taste disorders -- Sore throat -- Tonsils and adenoids -- Laryngeal problems -- Swallowing problems -- Voice and vocal cord disorders -- Cancers of the ears, nose, and throat -- Glossary of terms related to the ears, nose, and throat.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information about various disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.